They were really helpful and got to me the next day, a storm came through and my electric box outside got messed up really bad, I only had half of my house working. It was a fire hazard, waiting to happen. I had called many places to come out to look at it and they was putting me off, it was so scary. I was so blessed when I called them the owner came out the same day and said that they could come out the next day to fix it. I thank God this company was so worried about my house catching on fire, so he put me in front of other customers because he was really concerned. I highly Recommend this company Hayes Electric to everyone out there for problems, they were very reasonable, it did not cost me a fortune that I did not have. And by the way to let everyone know they do have a payment plan if you do not have the money at the time of their service. I can't thank them enough for being so concerned about the problem that I had. Again Thank Yall SOOO MUCH AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! TINA SCHIELE
GRAND LAKE
Whole Home Generator Installation in Grand Lake
Grand Lake service from Hayes Electrical. Call (337) 570-2327.
Hayes Electrical handles whole home generator installation for homes and businesses in Grand Lake and the surrounding Southwest Louisiana area. Licensed, bonded, and backed by our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee.
Grand Lake service area.
From our Lake Charles shop.
Trucks dispatch out of 803 W Bayou Pines Dr, Ste D, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Most days a crew is already inside Calcasieu Parish on another job, so the drive is short. For after-hours calls we roll one out from the shop.
Whole-home standby generator installation in Grand Lake is closer to the norm than the exception. The Calcasieu River corridor sees the highest hurricane exposure in our service area, and most full-time and seasonal owners have either installed a Generac or Kohler standby or are planning one before the next named storm.
We install Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton air-cooled units (typically 22 to 26 kW for full-home coverage) sized by an NEC 220 load calculation, with an automatic transfer switch (ATS) ahead of the main panel. Installation involves a concrete or composite pad on grade (or an elevated platform above BFE on SFHA lots), fuel delivery (LP from a yard tank or natural gas where available), an ATS rated to match the service (200A is standard), and a battery-backed control panel. Exhaust clearance follows NFPA 37 (typically 5 ft from any door or operable window). For elevated stilted homes the generator often sits at ground level with the ATS mounted up at panel height; the feeder run is sized for both ampacity and voltage drop.
Permits are filed at Cameron Parish. We schedule the rough and final inspections and complete the manufacturer commissioning (load test, transfer test, exercise schedule) before we leave.
What we look at for this job
Permits and inspections
Grand Lake sits in southern Cameron Parish along the lake. Electrical permits are issued through Cameron Parish Permits. We confirm flood zone elevation requirements with the parish before we pull, then handle the inspection. Permit work runs under LA Lic #73821. You do not touch the paperwork.
What's covered
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every install. If our work fails because of how we put it in, we come back and fix it at no charge. Documented in writing at handoff and stays with the home.
Why hiring a licensed electrician matters.
Here is the no-spin cut on whole home generator installation. Same answer we would give a friend in Westlake or Carlyss, whether or not we end up winning the job.
A licensed electrician
Unlicensed for electrical
Doing it yourself
Times are typical, not guaranteed. Traffic, weather, and parts on hand can shift them. We will tell you a real window when you call.
Hayes work across Southwest Louisiana.
Real jobs, real crew, real Lake Charles installs. Pulled from across our service area.
Dorian Hayes
Dorian Hayes started Hayes Electrical because he believed homeowners deserved better than what most contractors give them. A licensed master electrician with seven years of experience, he and his wife Juliet built the ...
What Southwest Louisiana says about our work
Real reviews from real customers across Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and the surrounding parishes.
Great price Having an older home, my wife and I were extremely concerned when we started experiencing electrical issues. We were referred to Dorian by a friend! He came out and inspected the problem within a day and gave us multiple solutions to the problem that best fit our budget. Dorian and his wife are incredibly personable! Highly recommend!
Great price | $2,000+ Service at Hayes Electrical is SUPERB! Fast, friendly, and reliable professional service is always provided with a smile! Several different service options are offered when their service is needed….give them a call, you won't regret it! Thank you for serving our community Hayes Electrical!!!
Hayes Electric was recommended to us by a family member. Since we were moving from out of state, we needed a level 2 charger installed at our new home. I first spoke with Juliet, who scheduled an appointment for an estimate. A few days later, Chris came out, assessed the project, and provided a clear estimate. We decided to hire Hayes Electric to direct wire our charger to the electrical panel. On installation day, McKenzie and Bailey called ahead to let me know when they would arrive, which I really appreciated. They were both very professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all my questions before getting started. The installation went smoothly, and we're very happy with the quality of their work. The pricing was upfront, fair, and within our budget. We will definitely use Hayes Electric again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy electricians.
Common questions for Whole Home Generator Installation in Grand Lake
What size generator does my Grand Lake home need?
Most full-time homes here run 22 to 26 kW because two AC systems plus a well pump plus refrigeration loads push past what an 18 kW unit handles. We run the NEC 220 calculation before quoting.
Will my Grand Lake generator run on the LP tank I already have?
Often yes if the tank size and regulator can supply the generator demand. Many camps here have 500-gallon yard tanks that handle a 22 kW unit comfortably; smaller tanks may need to be upsized.
How long does the install take at my Grand Lake property?
Two to three days of on-site work plus the Cameron Parish inspection. Pad cure time and gas-trade coordination can extend the overall calendar by a week or two, and inspection slots are scarcer than in town so we book early.
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